The following places are free!!!!
(7-10 September 2006)
16 Cook Street
This 1866 II* listed building by Peter Ellis (architect of Oriel Chambers) anticipates many features of the modern office building. The rear elevation features a cantilevered glass enclosed cast iron spiral staircase.
Directions: Btw Castle St & North John St Map of L2 9RF
Opening times: Thu Fri Sat 1000-1700
Additional Information: Street parking only. No lift, no wheelchair access
Organised by: 16 Cook Street, Liverpool
Web site: www.editionsltd.net
All Saints' Childwall Parish Churchhttp://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/img/kf.gif
Score Lane, Childwall
Part medieval. Evidence of Saxon and Norman stonework, hatchments and ancient churchyard. Records date back to 16th century. Burial of national, civic dignitaries and first Bishop of Liverpool. On Sat & Sun tower also open.
Directions: Jct of Score Lane/Childwall Abbey Rd/Childwall Lane, buses 79, 81 Map of L16 0JU
Opening times: Thu Fri 1400-1600 (Not tower) Sat 1000-1830 Sun 1400-1630
Admission codes: DT |http://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/img/kf.gif |P |PDA |T |EH
Additional Information: PDA not tower. Children's guide & quiz sheet available
Organised by: All Saints, Childwall Parish Church
Web site: www.allsaints-childwall.org
Ancient Chapel of Toxteth
Park Road, Toxteth
Dissenters' chapel founded 1618, partly rebuilt 18th century. Box pews and memorial tablets. Graveyard adjoins chapel and has memorials to many notable Liverpool citizens. (No access to the galleries).
Directions: Jct of Park Rd, A561, & Dingle Lane/Ullet Rd Map of L8 9RD
Opening times: Sat 1000-1500
Admission codes: A
Additional Information: Parking in nearby streets only. No unaccompanied children. No disabled access and no toilet facilities for the public. Note: Care needed on graveyard paths which are uneven and slippery
Organised by: Ancient Chapel of Toxteth
Anfield Cemetery 'A Sporting Life'
Walton Lane/ Priory Road
Discover the famous and infamous characters associated with Liverpool's parks.
Directions: 2.5 m N of city centre
Opening times: Fri 1300
Admission codes: A |D
Additional Information: BOOKING REQUIRED Pre-book and more information on 0151 233 3007
Organised by: Liverpool Culture Company, Liverpool City Council
Between Two Cathedrals - a Georgian and Victorian Heritage
Local residents are the guides on a two hour walking tour that includes much of Liverpool's Georgian heritage.
Directions: Start and finish outside the Oratory, Anglican Cathedral Piazza (adj to Anglican Cathedral) Map of L1 7AZ
Opening times: Tours Thu Fri Sat Sun 1400-1600
Admission codes: A |D
Additional Information: Parking at Anglian Cathedral £2 per vehicle.
Refreshments en-route at Philharmonic Hotel
Organised by: The Rodney Street Association
County Sessions House - Guided Tours
William Brown Street
Guided tours of the County Session House, a former courthouse built in 1884. See the courtroom and cells in the original setting, along with fine examples of Victorian tiles. Meet at the entrance.
Directions: Next to Walker Art Gallery, in the city centre Map of L3 8BX
Opening times: Tours Sat 1100 & 1200 & 1400 & 1500
Admission codes: A |B |PDA
Additional Information: BOOKING REQUIRED Pre-book on 0151 478 4178, max 10 people per tour. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. On street metered parking
Organised by: National Museums Liverpool
Web site: www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
Croxteth Hall and County Parkhttp://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/img/kf.gif
Muirhead Avenue
Edwardian stately home. The country house of the Earls of Sefton displaying life upstairs and downstairs at the heyday of weekend shooting parties. Costumed heritage volunteers in the Hall.
Directions: Brown tourist signs from Liverpool end of M62 and A580 (E Lancs Rd) Map of L12 0HB
Opening times: Sun 1030-1700 (last admission 1630)
Admission codes: DP |DT |E |http://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/img/kf.gif |P |PDA |T |W |HLF
Additional Information: Free parking. Admission charge to walled garden & home farm
Organised by: Croxteth Hall and Country Park
Web site: www.croxteth.co.uk
Gateacre Unitarian Chapel
Gateacre Brow, Gateacre
Unitarian Chapel Grade II listed, built in 1700. Buriel from 1730. Exhibition of photographs and memorabilia in chapel.
Directions: In S L'pool suburbs 6 m from city centre on a bus. Route from Paradise St Map of L25 3PB
Opening times: Sat 1300-1600
Admission codes: A |T
Additional Information: Road side parking only
Organised by: Unitarian Chapel Congregation, Gateacre
Georges Dock Building, Tunnel Ventilation Building
Georges Dock Way, Pier Head
Main doors will be open allowing viewing of internal ventilation fans for the Queensway Tunnel and also the Georges Dock Buidling.
Directions: To rear of Port of Liverpool Building Map of L3 1DD
Opening times: Tours Sat Sun 1030 & 1330
Admission codes: A |B |C |D
Additional Information: BOOKING REQUIRED Pre-booking essential on 0151 236 8602, max 15 people per tour. Min age 16 years.Tours unsuitable for people with breathing or walking difficulties
Organised by: Mersey Tunnels
Greek Orthodox Church of St Nicholas
3 Berkley Street, Toxteth
Greek Orthodox church purpose built in 1870. The architecture of this building is a typical Byzantine style, having four domes.
Directions: Map of L8 1XB
Opening times: Sat 1000-1500
Admission codes: A |P |T |HLF
Organised by: Greek Orthodox Church of St Nicholas
Gustaf Adolf Church
138 Park Lane
The Scandinavian Seamen's Church was built in 1883 in an Octagon form and has always been a church for Scandinavians. During the most hectic years of emigration from Scandinavia to the 'New World' (1850-1910) over 50,000 people visited the Swedish church every year. In the church there are two beautiful sculptures by the Liverpool artist Arthur Doyle.
Directions: Off Albert Dock & off Paradise Street Map of L1 8GH
Opening times: Thu Fri Sat Sun 1200-1600
Admission codes: P
Additional Information: Café
Organised by: Scandinavian Seamen's Church
Web site: www.svenskakyrkan.se/skut/liverpool
Holy Trinity Churchhttp://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/img/kf.gif
Church Road, Wavertree
1794 parish church with 'truly remarkable' 1911 apse (Nikolaus Pevsner).
Directions: 2 m from city centre next to the Bluecoat School Map of L15
Opening times: Sat 1400-1700 Sun 1200-1700
Admission codes: A |DT |http://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/img/kf.gif |P |PDA |T
Additional Information: Special questionnaire encouraging children to explore the church
Organised by: Holy Trinity Church, Wavertree
Liverpool Central Library
William Brown Street
Tours of the Central Library, Picton Reading Room & The Hornby Library. There will also be an opportunity to view our rare book treasures in the Oak Room.
Directions: 5 min walk from Lime Street Station & next to Liverpool
Museum Map of L3 8EW
Opening times: Tours Sat 1100 & 1300 & 1500 Sun 1200 & 1400
Admission codes: A |B |D |DT |T |HLF
Additional Information: BOOKING REQUIRED Pre-booking essential on 0151 233 5829 or email michael.taylor@liverpool.gov.uk, max 20 people per tour.
Meet in reception. Limited pay & display in street
Organised by: Liverpool Central Library
Web site: www.liverpool.gov.uk/libraries
Martins Building
4/6 Water Street
Martins Building is regarded as one of Herbert J Rowse's architectural masterpieces, extravagantly embellished with outstanding sculpture by H Tyson Smith. The unifying theme is the maritime nature of Liverpool's wealth. Designed on Classical Roman lines, Grade II* listed and opened in 1932. Tours lasting approx 45 min. Meet at the security desk at main entrance.
Directions: Next to Liverpool Town Hall, corner of Castle St & Water St Map of L2 3SX
Opening times: Tours Sat Sun 1100 & 1200 & 1300
Admission codes: A |B |DT |PDA |T
Additional Information: BOOKING REQUIRED Pre-book on 0151 236 0767.
Children to be accompanied by an adult
Organised by: Castlewood Property Management Ltd
Merseyside Maritime Museum
Albert Dock
Art workshop for families as the theme of the exciting architecture of the planned new museum of Liverpool to be built on Liverpool's Pier Head.
Directions: Map of L3 8EN
Opening times: Sat Sun 1300-1600
Admission codes: A |B |D |P |T |HLF
Additional Information: Visitor capacity limited to 25 people. Park at Albert Dock. Refreshments at museum café. Only 2 wheelchairs per floor of museum
Organised by: National Museums Liverpool
Web site: www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
National Conservation Centre, MGD Building
Whitechapel
Tours of the former Railway Company goods distribution warehouse built in 1874. The building is currently used as the National Museums Liverpool's Conservation Centre.
Directions: In city centre, Whitechapel Map of L1 6HZ
Opening times: Tours Thu Fri Sat Sun 1300 & 1400 & 1500
Admission codes: A |B |D |HLF
Additional Information: BOOKING REQUIRED Pre-book tours on 0151 478 4999, max 12 people per tour. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Room only for one wheelchair at a time
Organised by: National Museums Liverpool
Web site: www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
Old Christ Churchhttp://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/img/kf.gif
Waterloo Road
Designed by paley, Austin & Paley and built between 1891-99, this is a large sandstone church with an impressive tower - a fine example of the leading and most prolific church architects in northern England.
Directions: Off Crosby Road South (A565), 4m S of Liverpool centre (SJ 321 976)
Opening times: Sat Sun 1000-1600
Admission codes: A |C |D |DT |http://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/img/kf.gif |T
Additional Information: Local history displays and exhibition with refreshments. For further information call 0151 924 2541
Organised by: The Churches Conservation Trust
Palm House
Sefton Park
Come along to Sefton Park Palm House to enjoy tales of Henry Yates Thompson with the Park Rangers.
Directions: In Sefton Park, 3 m SE of Liverpool city centre Map of L17 1AP
Opening times: Sun 1030-1600 Event 1200 (for 1 hr)
Admission codes: A |B |D |DT |T |CTA |EH |GFA |HLF
Additional Information: Max 400 people. Refreshments for sale
Organised by: Sefton Park Palm House Preservation Trust
Web site: www.palmhouse.org.uk
Princes Road Synagogue
Synagogue Chambers, Princes Road
1874 II* listed, Moorish Revival style; spectacular interior with magnificent Almemar and 5-domed Ark of the Covenant in variegated marbles; outstanding painted ceiling. Guided talks (1 hour) outline history and architecture, the synagogue artefacts and their place in the religious services and traditions. Gentlemen are asked to bring a hat or cap.
Directions: 1 m from city centre (Lime St), fllw signs up Hardman St for Widnes/Airport Map of L8 1TG
Opening times: Tours Sun 1030 & 1230 & 1500
Admission codes: PDA |T |W |EH |HLF
Additional Information: BOOKING REQUIRED Pre-book tours essential on 0151 709 3431 (Mon-Fri 0900-1200, from 29 Aug)
Organised by: Princes Road Synagogue, Liverpool
Web site: www.princesroadsynagogue.org
Society Nightclub
64 Duke Street
Being sympathetic to the original architecture, In Progress Design Consultants restored may characteristics, both inside and out, and created a fresh, vibrant leisure space within a magnificent listed building. 'Before and after' slide show of project.
Directions: Dock Rd, past Albert Dock. Turn into Duke St (R) then fllw rd, Club on L Map of L1 5AA
Opening times: Thu 1000-1600
Admission codes: P
Additional Information: To pre-book email lola@lbdesigns.inprogress.co.uk. In door car park opp, pay & display along Duke St. No disabled access
Organised by: In Progress L B Design Consultants Ltd
Web site: www.lbdesigns-inprogress.co.uk
South Liverpool Family Ramblehttp://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/img/kf.gif
Coach House Archway, Calderstones Park
A ramble around south Liverpool's historic parklands for all the family. Lasts approx 3 hours.
Directions: 3.5 m S of city centre
Opening times: Sat 1000
Admission codes: A |http://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/img/kf.gif |GFA
Additional Information: BOOKING REQUIRED Pre-book & more information on 0151 233 3007
Organised by: Liverpool Culture Company, Liverpool City Council
St Christopher's Church
Lorenzo Drive, Norris Green
Art Deco designed and decorated church, built in the 1930s. Known as the children's church. Special feature - an outdoor pulpit in courtyard. Grade II* listed building.
Directions: Corner of Lorenzo Drive & Broad Lane. Approx 3 m from A580 (near Broadway shops) Map of L11 1BQ
Opening times: Sat 1030-1600 Sun 1400-1600
Admission codes: P |PDA |T |EH
Additional Information: Tea and coffee available
Organised by: St Christopher's Church
St Francis Xavier's Church
11 Langsdale Street
Grade II* listed church. Outstanding furnishings. The poet Gerard Hanley Hopkins served here in 19th century.
Directions: Top of Islington, facing former Collegiate college Map of L3 8DT
Opening times: Sat 1000-1600 Sun 1200-1600
Admission codes: D |DP |P |T |EH |HLF
Organised by: St Francis Xavier's Church
Web site: www.sfxchurchliverpool.com
St Helen's Parish Churchhttp://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/img/kf.gif
Bridget's Road, Sefton
A Grade I listed church dating mainly from the 16th century, with a rich interior including its original rood screen and pews.
Directions: 2 m off A59 Liverpool - Preston Rd & M57 & M58, btw Maghull & Netherton Map of L29 7WA
Opening times: Sat 1330-1630
Admission codes: A |D |http://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/img/kf.gif |EH
Additional Information: Brass rubbings and guided tours
Organised by: St Helen's Parish Church, Sefton
St James
Upper Parliament Street/St James Place, Toxteth
Built in 1774-75 by Cuthbert Bisbrowne, with a chancel added in 1900, this is a plain brick church with a west tower, just south-west of the Anglican Cathedral. An exhibition of the history of St James on show.
Opening times: Fri Sat 1200-1700 Thu 1600-1830 (reminiscence sessions)
Admission codes: A |P
Additional Information: For further information call 07879 414512
Organised by: The Churches Conservation Trust
St Mary's Church
Irvine Street, Edge Hill
Grade II listed church built in 1812. Two William Morris windows.
Directions: At corner of Towerlands St & Irvine St (opp Bear's Paw Public House) Map of L7 8SZ
Opening times: Sat 1000-1600
Admission codes: A |PDA |T
Additional Information: PDA several steps up to building
Organised by: St Mary's Church of England, Edgehill
St Stephen's Church
Belle Vale Road, Gateacre
Victorian church built in 1874 by Cornelius Sherlock (Architect of Picton Reading Rooms). William Morris/Burne Jones - west window, Frederick Preedy - east window.
Directions: L Belle Vale Rd off B5178 Childwall Valley Rd from Queen's Dr/C'wall Fiveway Map of L25 2PQ
Opening times: Sun 1400-1630
Admission codes: A |PDA |T
Additional Information: Street parking, no parking at church
Organised by: St Stephen's Church
The Athenaeum Open Day
Church Alley
A wonderful opportunity to view the famous Library, splendid Newsroom and glorious staircase of one of Liverpool's architectural treasures, built in 1928. Guided tours available.
Directions: Near Blue Coat Chambers, in city centre Map of L1 3DD
Opening times: Sun 1000-1600
Admission codes: A |C |T
Additional Information: Parking in local NCP
Organised by: The Athenaeum
The Oratory
St James's Cemetery, Anglican Cathedral, Upper Duke Street
The Oratory is the former Chapel of St James's Cemetery and was built in 1827 to a design by John Foster. It now houses a collection of 19th century sculpture and funeral monuments.
Directions: In grounds of Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral, in the city centre
Opening times: Sat 1000-1600 Sun 1200-1600
Admission codes: A
Additional Information: No disabled access
Organised by: National Museums Liverpool
Web site: www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
Ullet Road Unitarian Church
Sefton Park
Grade I listed building, 1899. Remarkable Art Nouveau interior. Burne-Jones glass, library, cloisters, hall. Also Kaleidoscope Art Group show - photography, crafts, ceramics.
Directions: Btw Cheltenham/York Ave, 2m S of city centre, a main rd served by buses 35, 75 & 80 Map of L17 2AA
Opening times: Sat Sun 1300-1600
Admission codes: D |P |T |EH
Additional Information: Limited parking within grounds, Ullet Rd & Cheltenham Ave. Refreshments. Wheelchair access Cheltenham Ave
Organised by: Ullet Road Unitarian Church
Web site: www.ullet-road-church.org.uk
West Derby Courthouse
West Derby Village
Built in 1586, this Grade II* listed sandstone single-storey building is Britain's only freestanding post-Medieval courthouse. Former manorial court; original furnishings. Recently conserved and refurbished.
Directions: In centre of West Derby village, 5 m E of Liverpool city centre
Opening times: Sun 1400-1600
Admission codes: EH
Organised by: West Derby Society
Web site: www.angelfire.com/al4/westderbysoc/
World Museum Liverpoolhttp://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/img/kf.gif
William Brown Street
Tours inside the 1906 extension of World Museum Liverpool, designed by EW Mountford as a School of Science, Technology & Art. Now occupied by the museum. A chance to see the high quality interior finish. Talk by National Museums Liverpool conservator Anne Marie La Pensée about the use of cutting edge laser technology in recording, reconstructing and replicating our architectural and sculptural heritage.
Directions: In city centre Map of L3 8EN
Opening times: Tours Thu Fri Sat Sun 1100 & 1400 Talk Sat 1400
Admission codes: A |B |DT |http://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/img/kf.gif |PDA |T |HLF
Additional Information: Pre-book tours on 0151 478 4393, max 20 people per tour. Tickets for the talk are available on the day. Drop-in family activities based on Greek architecture in the Western Discovery Centre, 1400-1600. Refreshments available in museum
Organised by: National Museums Liverpool
Web site: www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
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